I'm confused. There's a couple of the FR spec bikes on shop floors here in Vancouver, and my buddy bought a DH spec bike off the shop floor two weeks ago, though it was the only one we could find in town.
What's the deal with the Session backorder???
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Talked to the guys at canfield about the new rear with bigger clearance and unfortunately they also informed me that the 09 jedi is over 3k (3150$ if I remember correctly).
BTW. I'm happy I kept my bike for at least half of the 09 season as my wait will be probably even longer than the trek guys.
I think it was a matter of timing. I ordered mine mid-October and the shop (Bath Cycle/Bikeman, who I've dealt with for 12+ years) was informed there would be at least 2 production runs on the frames, and the first was close to sold out. Ryan (RPG) ordered his later in November/December and was told that his would be out of the 2nd run.
Yeah, I heard they were swapping out the aluminum tubes with solid bar-stock steel.
Thought you guys might be interested in these pics I came across...
http://www.southerndownhill.com/forum/index.php/topic,189574.0/topicseen.html
http://www.southerndownhill.com/forum/index.php/topic,189574.0/topicseen.html
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Yikes!
But really, is anybody honestly surprised??
Don't even bother riding both. Just give the down/top-tube of both bikes a couple light taps with a wrench and "you'll get it."
I've seen this before.
If you were to order a popular model, like a road bike, I guarantee the ETA would be met because they would be hundreds of dealers complaining.
When you dealing with a rather unique item, like a Trek DH frame (I suppose that is like ordering a tasteful Fox apparel), demand is very low.
I had to order a Taurine carbon hardtail frame last year. I figure it wouldn't be that big deal, but there were loads of issues.
Ultimately, I negotiated free overnight shipping, which was the best I could get from Cannondale.
If you were to order a popular model, like a road bike, I guarantee the ETA would be met because they would be hundreds of dealers complaining.
When you dealing with a rather unique item, like a Trek DH frame (I suppose that is like ordering a tasteful Fox apparel), demand is very low.
I had to order a Taurine carbon hardtail frame last year. I figure it wouldn't be that big deal, but there were loads of issues.
Ultimately, I negotiated free overnight shipping, which was the best I could get from Cannondale.
The guy cleary says the fork bumper slidded down. As for the other dent its very common to dent frames at that spot.
Im afraid Trek is going to have to prove their frame is JUST as strong as any other frame just because theirs is well made and turns out to be pretty light.
Ive seen ALL KINDS of others frames with BIG ASS dents on them after only a short while.
Ive been riding the **** out of mine ,tossing it in the back on my truck with other bikes,doing shuttles for 3 solid months and I have yet to see anything out of the ordinary.Plus it rides like a dream.
I hope you guys get your soon !